How old is this sea lion exhibit? I've always been impressed with photos of Whipsnade's enormous paddocks and natural-looking enclosures but this pinniped pool leaves a lot to be desired. There isn't a rocky coastline appearance but instead a regular-sized swimming pool that you'd likely find in the backyard of many California homes. In terms of indoor facilities, is there only the small pool that is shown in another recently uploaded photo? It is all rather bland and nondescript.
I always find it strange that the Sealions nowadays are exhibited in these unnatural surroundings at Whipsnade- for reasons we know, whereas in the old days London had a really good sealion pool.
